Recall 12V408000: Windshield Washer Hose Separation

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Chevrolet/Sonic 2012

MANUFACTURER: General Motors LLC.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: August 17, 2012

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V408000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Visibility: Windshield Wiper/Washer

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 44,668

SUMMARY:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured from May 5, 2011, through February 24, 2012. These vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems." The windshield wiper washer hose on these vehicles may separate from the washer fluid reservoir. If this occurs, washer fluid will not be available to the windshield.

CONSEQUENCE:
A lack of washer fluid could impede the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will secure the windshield washer hose to prevent separation, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or about, September 7, 2012. Owners may contact the Chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546.

NOTES:
GM's recall campaign number is 12176. Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.